NSA: We take privacy concerns seriously

11:13 AM,
Aug. 16, 2013

This Sept. 19, 2007, file photo shows the National Security Agency building at Fort Meade, Md.

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David Jackson
USA TODAY

The National Security Agency, responding to a report that NSA analysts have broken privacy rules thousands of times, said today it encourages employees to report potential violations.

"We take each report seriously, investigate the matter, address the issue, constantly look for trends, and address them as well -- all as a part of NSA's internal oversight and compliance efforts," said a statement from John DeLong, NSA's director of compliance.